Frankenstein's Cat (), created by Curtis Jobling, is a children's picture book that follows the exploits of Doctor Frankenstein's first experiment. The cat is created by the Doctor out of nine different cats, leading to his name being Nine. He has no friends and feels lonely, which leads up to him asking the Doctor to create him a friend. Nine learns to be “careful what you wish for”, as the Doctor creates a companion that is more than Nine can handle. The picture book was republished by Hodder.
The book is also into an animated show by MacKinnon & Saunders in the United Kingdom and Kayenta Productions in France. A digital 2D animation made entirely in Flash, Frankenstein’s Cat is aimed at the 6+ age group and consists of 30x11-minute episodes. The series generally follows the exploits of hyperactive Franken-pet Nine and his best (and only) friend Lottie as they outwit, outrun and generally outdo the citizens of Oddsburg.
France 3 aired the premiere the Monday before Halloween in 2007, the BBC aired the show in January 2008 and ABC1 aired the show in March 2008. Animation for the series was handled by A Productions in Bristol, and by Kayenta Productions in Paris.
Frankenstein's Cat won the Pulchinella for "Best Children's Show" at Cartoons On The Bay festival in 2008 and "Best TV Show" award at the BAF awards also in 2008.
Nine Nine is Dr Frankenstein’s first creation: a creature stitched together out of nine different cats (his name is also a pun on the myth that cats have nine lives). Unfortunately for the Doctor, Nine isn’t very menacing, although many might consider his smell to be quite frightening. Like all cats, he is naturally curious, and very playful. He might make mistakes sometimes, but he always means well. He is often tricked or bullied by his three ugly sisters, Igora, Heidi and Fifi. His best (and only) friend is Lottie, and he is fiercely protective of her. His voice is provided by comedian Joe Pasquale
Lottie
8-year-old Lottie is the only girl in Oddsburg, and a relative newcomer. She is on good terms with Doctor Frankenstein, and considers Nine to be her best (and only) friend. She is mischievous by nature, but also kind-hearted, if a little lazy at times. Lottie is also fiercely determined and quite intelligent, easily able to hold her own with the boys. She is always shown wearing her glasses. Her voice is provided by Alex Kelly